James Walters and the Case of the Miramar Murders

by Brian Cern

It's the type of story that would begin "The fog rolled in thick off the bay," if only I could tell stories, and if you weren't in front of your computer, searching for a new script to read. It's a tale of detectives, of murders, of actors jockeying for fame. A tale inspired by the old radio stories, the ones that stick in your head like a bad pop song.

It's the type of story that would begin "The fog rolled in thick off the bay," if only I could tell stories, and if you weren't in front of your computer, searching for a new script to read. It's a tale of detectives, of murders, of actors jockeying for fame. A tale inspired by the old radio stories, the ones that stick in your head like a bad pop song.

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  • Morey Norkin: James Walters and the Case of the Miramar Murders by Brian Cern
    “

    A terrific noir spoof oozing with atmosphere and great characters. There’s quite a meta element as well. Brian Cern’s dialogue hits all the right notes. I especially enjoyed the voiceovers and the snark from the more mature actress. Well done!

    A terrific noir spoof oozing with atmosphere and great characters. There’s quite a meta element as well. Brian Cern’s dialogue hits all the right notes. I especially enjoyed the voiceovers and the snark from the more mature actress. Well done!

    ”
  • Lynn Millar: James Walters and the Case of the Miramar Murders by Brian Cern
    “

    We come to the theater to find a strange mix to revealing reality. Well this play brings that alive. I was challenged in this theatrical tale of who killed the theater owner with a dark yet hilarious tone. The characters both confess and obscure the truth. Leading actress and actor, young starlet and the recluse living in the basement, each bring a different take on reality and who-dun-it.

    We come to the theater to find a strange mix to revealing reality. Well this play brings that alive. I was challenged in this theatrical tale of who killed the theater owner with a dark yet hilarious tone. The characters both confess and obscure the truth. Leading actress and actor, young starlet and the recluse living in the basement, each bring a different take on reality and who-dun-it.

    ”
  • Shelley Chester: James Walters and the Case of the Miramar Murders by Brian Cern
    “

    A fun, twisted, film noir style Whodunit. Brian Cern pens a mystery that keeps you engaged knitting together a tight story through humor and well-developed characters. One of my favorite lines is, “That’s when I noticed young Anna, lurking above us like a gargoyle, struggling to be an ingénue. The Mary Pickford of the eavesdropping set.” Turn down the lights, nestle in your club chair with a glass of Brandy, and enjoy James Walters and the Case of the Miramar Murders.

    A fun, twisted, film noir style Whodunit. Brian Cern pens a mystery that keeps you engaged knitting together a tight story through humor and well-developed characters. One of my favorite lines is, “That’s when I noticed young Anna, lurking above us like a gargoyle, struggling to be an ingénue. The Mary Pickford of the eavesdropping set.” Turn down the lights, nestle in your club chair with a glass of Brandy, and enjoy James Walters and the Case of the Miramar Murders.

    ”
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3 Men (20s, 40s. 60s)
2 Women (young 20s, 50)

Development History

  • Reading, Applause Community Theatre, 2021